Maps and Globes

Use the grid map to determine the location of Austin.

• E6
• I3
• B5
• F2

In which direction would you travel to get to the Rocky Mountains from Washington, D.C.?

• North
• South
• East
• West

The part of the map that explains what symbols on the map stand for is called the __________.

• compass rose
• map scale
• map key
• title

A small drawing on the map that helps you find directions is called the ______________.

• map key
• map scale
• compass rose
• title

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• Axis
• North Pole

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the eastern and western hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• Axis
• North Pole

Which part of the map show the directions?

• Map Title
• Compass Rose
• Map key or legend
• Grid Lines

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal direction?

• North
• West
• Southeast
• East

How many oceans are located on Earth?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7

How many continents are located on Earth?

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8